The mammalian central nervous system (CNS) produces behavior by integrating sensory inputs, memories and internal physiological states through a highly sophisticated network of cell-to-cell interactions. Members of our group seek to understand the development and function of neural systems that are essential to combat neurological disease and dysfunction.

Faculty in this research focus area examine basic structural and functional mechanisms underlying sensory processing, multisensory processing, memory formation, neural network rhythmicity and neuromodulation at molecular, cellular and network levels. The work we conduct has clinical implications for neurological disorders such as:

  • Autism
  • Epilepsy
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders
  • Traumatic brain injury

Kimberle M. Jacobs, PhD

Kimberle M. Jacobs, PhD

Associate Professor

Kimberle M. Jacobs, PhD

Kimberle M. Jacobs, PhD

Associate Professor

Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology

Phone: 804-827-2135

Email: kimberle.jacobs@vcuhealth.org

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Pamela E. Knapp, Ph.D.

Pamela E. Knapp, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair

Pamela E. Knapp, Ph.D.

Pamela E. Knapp, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair

Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology

Phone: 804-628-7570

Email: pamela.knapp@vcuhealth.org

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Gretchen N. Neigh (McCandless), Ph.D., MBA

Gretchen N. Neigh (McCandless), Ph.D., MBA

Professor

Gretchen N. Neigh (McCandless), Ph.D., MBA

Gretchen N. Neigh (McCandless), Ph.D., MBA

Professor

Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology

Phone: 804-628-5152

Email: gretchen.mccandless@vcuhealth.org

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A. Rory McQuiston, Ph.D.

A. Rory McQuiston, Ph.D.

Professor

A. Rory McQuiston, Ph.D.

A. Rory McQuiston, Ph.D.

Professor

Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology

Phone: 804-828-1573

Email: adam.mcquiston@vcuhealth.org

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M. Alex Meredith, Ph.D.

M. Alex Meredith, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus

M. Alex Meredith, Ph.D.

M. Alex Meredith, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus

Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology

Email: marvin.meredith@vcuhealth.org

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John T. Povlishock, PhD

John T. Povlishock, PhD

Professor, Retired

John T. Povlishock, PhD

John T. Povlishock, PhD

Professor, Retired

Anatomy and Neurobiology

Phone: 804-828-9403

Email: john.povlishock@vcuhealth.org

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